One of the main arguments against software patents is that it reduces innovation and generates unnecessary litigation. Microsoft has been suffering considerably from software patent litigation, perhaps because they are the largest and juiciest target for patent trolls and for Read more
In my youth, cheating used to be done by whispers and written notes in cuffs (I’m aware that makes me sound ancient). Nowadays, cheats have embraced new technologies. There is the case of the student that loaded all the notes Read more
The site for the VI Computer Law World Conference has been updated. The registration is now open, and there is a list of accepted papers, some accomodation information and other assorted goodies. Come to Edinburgh this September and enjoy a Read more
After two days of presentations by governments and industry the last day begins with discussion on how the ACE should proceed. Different groups take the floor to make suggestions for the next agenda. CPTECH has taken the floor and offered Read more
It may be because this is an enforcement meeting, but the feeling in the meeting is pretty much pro-owner. Seems like everybody is singing from the same sheet (with very few exceptions). The rhetoric seems to be quie stronger against Read more
The long-awaited U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding the patent dispute between eBay and MercExchange has finally been decided. This case is of importance because it rules on the strength of the injunction power awarded to patent holders in the United Read more
This is my first time at WIPO and Geneva, the experience as been extremely interesting, seeing at first-hand how an international organisation works. The place is very clean and sanitised, it does feel very multicultural, I have never heard so Read more
I am representing Alfa – Redi at the 3rd meeting of the WIPO Advisory Committee on Enforcement. This is my first time at WIPO, and it is proving to be quite an interesting and eye-opening experience on how international institutions Read more
(Thanks to Burkard for the link). Do you ever ask yourself WWLD (What Would Linus Drive?) Meet OScar, the first open source car project. Can open source ideals be brought to design and eventually manufacture a car? The people at Read more
A report for the U.S. Congress takes on the problems present in software and biotechnology patents, and makes some recommendations for reform. The report concludes: The multiplicity of patents involved in computer-related products has resulted in the extensive use of Read more